In a thrilling match at the US Open, unseeded Czech player Jiri Mensik pulled off a major upset by defeating the 19th seed, Felix Auger-Aliassime, in straight sets. The match, which took place on the Grandstand court, saw Mensik showcase his skill and determination against the highly touted Canadian player.

Mensik, who is ranked outside the top 100, came into the match as the underdog against Auger-Aliassime, who is considered one of the rising stars in men’s tennis. However, Mensik showed no signs of nerves as he took control of the match from the start, using his powerful serve and aggressive baseline game to keep Auger-Aliassime on the defensive.

The first set was a closely contested affair, with both players holding serve until Mensik managed to break Auger-Aliassime’s serve to take a 4-3 lead. From there, Mensik continued to apply pressure on his opponent, eventually closing out the set 6-4.

In the second set, Mensik’s confidence seemed to grow as he continued to dictate play and frustrate Auger-Aliassime with his aggressive shot-making. Despite some spirited resistance from the Canadian, Mensik maintained his composure and closed out the set 6-3 to secure the victory.

The win marks a significant milestone for Mensik, who has struggled to make an impact on the ATP Tour in recent years. His victory over a top 20 player like Auger-Aliassime will undoubtedly boost his confidence and raise his profile in the tennis world.

As for Auger-Aliassime, the loss will be a disappointing result for the young player, who had high hopes coming into the US Open. However, he can take solace in the fact that he fought hard and showed glimpses of his talent throughout the match.

Overall, Mensik’s victory over Auger-Aliassime serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of tennis and the potential for upsets on any given day. It will be interesting to see how Mensik follows up this impressive win as he continues his journey at the US Open.